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March 2011 NT Seafood Industry Awards Open The 2011 Northern Territory Seafood Industry Awards are now open and nominations are being called for to recognise the excellence within the Northern Territory seafood industry. The Seafood Industry Awards are held every two years in Darwin with winners announced at the NT Seafood Industry Gala Ball and Awards night, a night of celebration of the NT seafood industry. Within the industry there are a range of individuals, families and businesses doing an outstanding job. The NT Seafood Industry Awards are an opportunity for the industry to celebrate and recognise these successes. Take the time to nominate someone today, visit www.ntsc.com.au for further information. More Support Support NT Caught The Board has recognised and prioritised key opportunities to further expand the Support NT Caught campaign. An Industry Support Fund is being created to allow donations to be collected by the Seafood Council to fund these additional marketing opportunities directly. 2005 Seafood Industry Icon Award winner Bill Passey presenting Ziko Ilic with the 2009 Seafood Industry Icon Award.
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March 2011

NT Seafood Industry Awards Open

The 2011 Northern Territory Seafood

Industry Awards are now open and

nominations are being called for to

recognise the excellence within the

Northern Territory seafood industry.

The Seafood Industry Awards are held

every two years in Darwin with winners

announced at the NT Seafood Industry

Gala Ball and Awards night, a night of

celebration of the NT seafood industry.

Within the industry there are a range of

individuals, families and businesses doing

an outstanding job.

The NT Seafood Industry Awards are an opportunity for the industry to celebrate and

recognise these successes. Take the time to nominate someone today, visit

www.ntsc.com.au for further information.

More Support – Support NT Caught

The Board has recognised and prioritised

key opportunities to further expand the

Support NT Caught campaign.

An Industry Support Fund is being created

to allow donations to be collected by the

Seafood Council to fund these additional

marketing opportunities directly.

2005 Seafood Industry Icon Award winner Bill Passey presenting Ziko Ilic with the 2009

Seafood Industry Icon Award.

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Quick Read

Blue Mud Bay The Tiwi Islands have not

extended their interim

arrangements with the NT

Government for access for

fishers to the inter-tidal

zone.

www.fishing.nt.gov.au/

Get Online! Have you visited the

Support NT Caught website

yet? If not, get online!

supportntcaught.com.au

Facebook Site Are you a fan of Support

NT Caught? If so show

your support by joining us

on facebook!

CRC Research What is it that drivers

seafood consumers? A

course telling you the

answers could be held in

Darwin, if there is enough

registered interest. Register

your interest in the course

by visiting the website

below:

www.seafoodcrc.com

Draft Plans for North The draft plans for the

North region as part of the

marine bioregional planning

process are due for release

around June/July 2011.

Quota for Timor Reef The Timor Reef Fishery

moved to Quota on the 1st

February 2011.

Chairman’s Report

The committee reviewing national

food labelling requirements made

its final report to Government in

early January. The report covers

all aspects of food labelling but in

relation the seafood industries

request for Government

intervention on Country of Origin

Labelling (CoOL) the report could

not have been better.

The report recognised the

importance of CoOL to all Australians, but noted that

markets should generally drive voluntary labelling for

consumer values. Put simply if the consumer wants

locally caught fish and is willing to pay a premium there

should be no need for Government intervention i.e. a

restaurant would let consumers know voluntarily.

Well we all know this doesn't happen and we know the

benefits to both the consumer and industry when

Government does intervene as has happened in the

Territory. So how on earth does a report supporting

voluntary labelling help the consumer or the seafood

industry? Well importantly the report goes on to state

when the Government should intervene;

"The Panel proposes that market failure is the

principal argument that should be advanced for

any prescriptive intervention in food labelling in

the area of consumer values issues. There are

mutual market benefits (to buyer and seller) of

promoting food with positive/aspirational origins

(e.g., chocolate from Switzerland), yet non-

reciprocal benefits from withholding such

information when it relates to origins with

perceived negative connotations (e.g., food

products from countries with poor human rights

records). This situation constitutes market failure

and the reason for government intervention on the

issue of CoOL."

The report supports strongly the NTSC argument

regarding market failure in seafood and the need for

government intervention in CoOL for seafood.

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Let’s hope now the Federal Government can follow the

Territories lead and ensure seafood consumers are no longer

misled and are provided the information they need to make

informed decisions about the seafood they eat.

The report also recommends that CoOL be governed under

strengthened consumer protection legislation. This will be a

great improvement in ensuring the consumer gets what they

paid for. The NTSC will now work with the National Seafood

Industry Alliance and Government to see these

recommendations implemented at a national level.

I also recently attended the Australian Seafoods CRC

Consumer Research Master Class. The class presented the

results of Australia’s largest and most comprehensive seafood

consumer research ever undertaken - with data from around

10,000 people and some amazing insights in to how the

consumer acts, thinks and what they want in their seafood. Not

surprisingly consumer’s desire for local seafood was

highlighted by the surveys.

Interestingly health claims and sustainability issues are not

directly driving consumer choices - everyone knows seafood is

healthy and assumes seafood sold in Australia is produced or

caught sustainably. Consumers want tasty local seafood and

they want to know how to cook it. People are still very wary of

seafood and know little of how to prepare or even store

seafood. Most consumers believing seafood has to be eaten on

day of purchase. I believe the classes would be informative for

anyone marketing or selling seafood and the CRC will hold

classes in Darwin if there is enough demand. Let us know at

the Seafood Council if you want the course delivered in the NT.

What is clear is that the demand for seafood is rising and we

need to better align ourselves to what the consumer needs - not

what we or anyone else thinks. It's the consumer that has

driven the benefits received from the CoOL in the Territory and

as an industry we will be best served by listening to what the

consumer demands. For starters it's time to start teaching kids

to prepare and cook seafood - it's clear from the survey results

that informing this age group is one key area we must improve

in. Increasing average seafood consumption to match other

countries would make selling your seafood a whole lot easier!!

Rob Fish

Chairman – Northern Territory Seafood Council

Quick Read

If it is Local –

Label it!! The majority of the

consumers state Country of

Origin is very important to

them and that and that they

will pay more for local

seafood. Read more on page

5 about seafood labelling

research in the NT.

$330 Bargain Commercial Fishers are

able to attend the Seafood

Directions conference for a

bargain $330. For further

information see the advert

on page 16.

Fisheries Act Review A discussion paper which

outlines proposed changes

to the Territory’s Fisheries

Act has recently been

released. Submissions close

11th May 2011.

www.nt.gov.au/d/Fisheries/

FISH Attached are the two most

recent editions of the

FRDC’s FISH magazine to

provide you with an update

on the latest news in

research.

E-Newsletter

You can now register for

your electronic copy of

Seafood Council News by

emailing: [email protected]

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Country of Origin is More Important than Price

The NT Seafood Labelling Laws research project continues with the fourth of five

waves completed and 12 months of data collected. The twenty Food Service

participants have continued their commitment to the project and the NT Seafood

Council is very grateful for this. Indicative of this time of year – a lack of supply of

local produce was as common a cry as a lack of customers.

In January there was no change in foods offered by the participating venues. Printed

Menus (hand held or Menu Boards) remain the primary place NT Labelling Laws are

displayed.

This round saw an increase to 25% of consumers indicating they are very aware of

seafood labelling requirements and 42% of consumers surveyed rated dining outlets as

the source of information.

One of the key trends

emerging is the advantage for

seafood retailers to clearly

label all seafood caught

locally.

On average over the four

waves of surveying, 39% of

consumers assume seafood is

from overseas unless told

otherwise. The majority of the

consumers state Country of

Origin is very important to

them and that and that they

will pay more for local

seafood.

The labelling project is supported by funding from the FRDC on behalf of the

Australian Government. The final survey wave will be completed in April with the

report available in June. If you have any questions about this project please contact

Suzanne Morgan [email protected].

Food labelling Review

Recommendations to improve food labelling law and policy in Australia and New

Zealand are contained in the Final Report of an independent panel presented to

Federal, State and Territory Governments in late January 2011.

The National Seafood Industry Alliance will continue to participate in the review

process seeking Country of Origin Labelling legislation for seafood throughout the

supply chain. Visit www.foodlabellingreview.com.au for a copy of the report.

Saffrron restaurant is tapping into consumers needs by labelling local seafood on their menu

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SeaNet Update

The revised Barramundi Fishery Environmental Management System (EMS) has been

distributed to industry prior to the start of the Barra season. It is also available on the

OceanWatch Australia website under “What’s New” http://www.oceanwatch.org.au/

The SeaNet NT YouTube site http://www.youtube.com/user/SeaNetNT now has 12

videos posted on its channel, with the latest being the video footage taken of the

retrieval of a foreign fishing net hooked up on Money Shoal by Spanish Mackerel

boat, Wildcard. The number of hits on the videos has now passed 10,000, which is a

great goal to have reached one year after creating the site.

The most popular video watched is still the first one profiling the Northern Prawn

Fishery and the use of Turtle Excluder Devices, with nearly 3,500 views. Whether the

views are coming from supporters of the seafood industry or from those looking to

reinforce doom and gloom scenarios by typing in keywords such as “trawling” and

“bycatch”, visitors to the site receive a positive story of the seafood industry and its

substantial efforts to improve environmental responsibility.

There has been a flurry of

media interest in lost foreign

fishing nets this Wet Season,

starting with the net

recovered in November 2010

from Money Shoal. That and

subsequent actions by

commercial fishermen has

generated a lot of good

publicity for the industry.

There is some concern from

industry about the use of the

term “ghost net” with fears

the public could mistakenly

link the term with the local

fishing industry, especially

those sectors using nets.

Unfortunately the term is here to stay, but we will continue to emphasise the message

that ghost nets equal foreign fishing nets, and that the local fishing industry plays an

important role in recovering all sorts of rubbish at sea.

Several meetings, facilitated by GhostNets Australia, were held in early February to

look at a formalised approach by government and non-government bodies for

Lost foreign fishing gear, an anchor and the net it damaged on FV Territory Leader

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retrieving and disposing of ghost nets. Agreements were reached on a cooperative

approach to the problem, with NT Fisheries coordinating the retrievals for the present.

Immediately following the meeting a huge ghost net off Cape Van Diemen, reported

by a coastal line fisherman, was retrieved by AFMA & Customs. Days later the

Territory Leader had to return to Darwin with a severely damaged net after getting it

entangled in an anchor thought to have come from a foreign fishing vessel. The anchor

was retrieved and landed in Darwin – and making the NT News in the process.

For further information Lyn Lambeth can be contacted on 08 8981 5194 or 0421

054 274 or by email [email protected]

Work underway to improve Fishing Practices

Work has started on an Australian Government-funded project revising or developing

the Environmental Management Systems (EMS) or Codes of Practice for five fisheries

in the NT.

The first two fisheries involved in

the project are the Aquarium

Fishery and the Mud Crab Fishery.

As an initial first step workshops

are being held with interested

industry members to undertake a

risk assessment of each fishery and

provide ideas for practical actions

to reduce the risks.

Public perception risks are being

considered along with

environmental risks.

The first workshop was held for the Aquarium Fishery on 8th

February, followed by

one for the Mud Crab Fishery three days later. Drafts will be produced in consultation

with a fishery “EMS” Team before being circulated to relevant industry members for

comment. Lyn Lambeth, NT SeaNet Officer, will also be seeking the input of licence

lessees, skippers and crew through site and boat visits.

Workshops for the Coastal Line fishery are planned for April, followed by the

Offshore Net and Line Fishery (May) and the Demersal/Finfish Trawl (May). The two

year project is funded under the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country

initiative.

For further information contact Lyn Lambeth on 08 8981 5194 or by email

[email protected]

Aquarium Fishery EMS workshop

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Spotting a local will be easier!

Promotion by Fish Retailers of their NT fish

and seafood will take an exciting leap forward

in the lead up to Easter.

The NTSC is in the final stages of production

of brilliant blue Support NT Caught gill tags

to draw attention to local NT produce.

Rob Fish continues to provide a monthly

article for Darwin Life telling readers about

the stories and people behind their NT

seafood. Missed out on reading these articles?

Then fear not, they are available online at

http://www.darwinlifemag.com/.

Darwin Life has featured a monthly seafood

article since September 2010. Stories to date

have touched on key issues including marine

parks, where to buy seafood, seafood

labelling, how to cook seafood, Tropical

Snappers, Grey Mackerel. Industry people

featured in the articles have included the

Passey family, Lyn Lambeth, Bruce and Vera

Lamont.

To compliment these articles and further alert Territorians where they can buy local

seafood a number of businesses have seized the opportunity to advertise alongside

these articles. Making almost a double page spread boasting our fabulous seafood

industry. We look forward to the support of co-operative advertisers once the season

starts again.

These savvy co-operative advertisers have included to date: Franks Seafood,

FV Austral, mr Barra and Darwin Fish Market.

New Listing on Support NT Caught Website

It is a well known for a place to meet for coffee, but many may not be aware that the

Roma Bar, Cavenagh Street, has been a strong supporter of buying and serving

delicious local seafood for a number of years.

A daily fish special, using the Territory’s local catch is regularly on offer and usually

quickly sells out as the lunch crowds – so be warned, if you want fish for lunch, best to

get in early!!

Want to know where to buy seafood visit www.supportntcaught.com.au

The gill tag (above) will be a common feature in fish retailers who sell NT seafood

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Cyclone Procedures

Following Cyclone Carlos the Darwin Port Corporation has advised the Northern

Territory Seafood Council it will be reviewing its cyclone procedures to incorporate

recent lessons learnt. The Seafood Council has expressed interest in being involved in

the review to ensure procedures are practical and provide the level of safety required

for commercial fishing operators.

A copy of the current cyclone procedures can be downloaded a copy of the current

policy visit http://www.darwinport.nt.gov.au/policies-procedures-and-forms

Duckpond Upgrade

The ablution blocks at the Frances Bay Mooring Basin (duckpond) are receiving a

make over and tidy up one by one as they are re-painted, re-tiled and new fittings

being installed. All blocks are to be completed by the end of March 2011. These

facilities are provided by the Darwin Port Corporation for its users of the Frances Bay

Mooring Basin and the DPC is looking at options to ensure facilities are secure and

maintained.

Other work planned for the area in 2011 is maintenance on the retaining wall and the

blasting, treating and re-coating of the 52 pile-ons in the duckpond. It is likely this

work will be undertaken during the prawn season when the mooring basin is at its

emptiest. Water levels will be dropped to 3.5m when this work is undertaken.

In 2012 it is intended that a full security upgrade of the site is undertaken to ensure

appropriate fencing and boom gates are installed to increase the levels of security

within the area.

Gone are the days of the beige block with a new blue and white design being implemented

Fees to Increase

As of 1st July 2011 Darwin Port Corporation has advised it will be increasing fees each

year for the next five years by 15% plus CPI. The increase is a result of a review

undertaken by the Darwin Port Corporation.

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Barramundi Fishery EMS

The Northern Territory Barramundi Fishery

started its commercial fishing season with a

difference on the 1st February as commercial

fishers headed to sea equipped with a revised

Environmental Management System (EMS).

It is a credit to the environmental responsibility of

the industry that they revised their current EMS

through a risk identification and action plan to

further improve their performance.

Industry members worked on revising their fishery’s Environmental Management

System with assistance from the NT Seafood Council, OceanWatch Australia and NT

Fisheries. Including providing historical information and photo’s as shown above.

The objectives of the EMS include minimising wastage of retained species, reducing

impacts on non-retained species and minimising interactions with wildlife.

Australian fisheries operate under some of the most rigorous management and

environmental standards in the world. There is a high level of industry and community

awareness of environmental issues and that is reflected in a voluntary initiative such as

the Barramundi Fishery EMS. Visit www.ntsc.com.au to download the EMS.

Marine Bioregional Planning

The South West draft plan is expected to be released some time between late

March and the end of April 2011. The North-West and North Region draft plans are

expected to be released approximately three months later (i.e. June/July 2011).

WAFIC, Commonwealth Fisheries Association and SA Wildcatch Fisheries have been

working closely with the federal Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water,

Population and Communities to ensure appropriate consultation and engagement of

industry is undertaken for the South-West region.

Following the release of the South-West Draft Plan, a 90 day consultation period will

follow to allow all stakeholders to provide feedback on the Draft Plan. The Northern

Territory Seafood Council is keenly watching the South-West process which

is effectively being used as a pilot for the remaining regions.

The National Seafood Industry Alliance (NSIA) is working closely with Federal

Minister for the Environment, the Hon. Tony Burke MP to ensure impacts on industry

are minimised. A displacement policy is expected to be released in advance of the

South-west plan. The Northern Territory Seafood Council will continue to work with

NSIA to ensure appropriate consultation and engagement processes are developed for

industry.

Historical information on the fishery was included in the EMS

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New Recuits

Two new naval architects recruited to the Marine

Safety Branch (Department of Lands and Planning) are

being trained to survey commercial vessels and assess

the competency of their crews.

Mario Gheorghe has 18 years experience working as a

Marine Engineer Class 2, and has worked on bulk

carriers, container ships and ferries in New Zealand,

the UK, Greece and Romania.

Coxswain Nikki Daire undertook her initial marine

training on a 45 metre tall ship, working as a general

purpose hand on commercial vessels and a private

yacht for six years. She also participated in the Sydney

to Weipa leg of the re-enactment of the

circumnavigation of Australia by Captain Matthew

Flinders.

Marine Branch Principal Surveyor Sri Srinivas said there will be plenty of site visits

and meetings with industry. “We’ll keep our graduates engaged and offer them

experience they won’t get elsewhere. Nikki and Mario will get an understanding of the

industry, and of Northern Territory waters.”

“We’re expanding our staff of trained professionals to meet the growing challenges

faced by commercial vessel operators, including the increase in marine traffic in

Darwin Harbour.”

The naval architects are graduates of the Australian Maritime College, an institute of

the University of Tasmania.

NTSC Board Training

On Wednesday 9th

February 2011, the NTSC Board invited industry members and

staff from both Fisheries and the Primary Industry Training Advisory Council

(PITAC) to join them for a day of governance training for directors.

Governance is a term often used these days, with various interpretations of what it

means. But what it meant for the NTSC Board Governance course was increasing the

understanding of the role of Directors and the Board and improving Board meetings.

The one day course was run by the Australian Institute of Company Directors and

provided all participants with an improved understanding of legal frameworks, conflict

of interest, the importance of participation and the duty of care and diligence which is

required of all Board members.

The In- Boardroom NTSC Governance Course was supported by funding from the

FRDC on behalf of the Australian Government.

Nikki Daire at the windlass of a commercial vessel at the Duck Pond

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Ghost nets pose a dangerous hazard to marine life

Can your vessel collect a Ghost Net?

The concept of developing a vessel register to help identify commercial fishing vessels

able to assist in the collection of GhostNets was raised during a multi-stakeholder

meeting held in Darwin in early February.

Juanita Davies, who was involved in the

retrevial of a ghost net from Money Shoal in

November 2010 made the suggestion for a

commercial fishing vessel register at the

meeting which involved a range of

stakeholders, including a representatives

from the Federal Government, NT

Government, Land Council, GhostNets

Australia, the Seafood Council and other

stakeholders.

Bruce and Juanita Davies Spanish Mackerel

fishing vessel Wildcard suspended its

fishing operations to retrieve a large foreign fishing net which was killing fish and

endangering turtles at Money Shoal, 75 km north east of Croker Island.

Bruce Davey reported that they decided to retrieve the net and tow it to Croker Island

for disposal. He reported that they managed to remove around 60% of the estimated

3km long net – the remainder was stuck fast on a reef which, so the Bruce recorded its

coordinates so it can be removed at a later stage.

The Northern Territory Seafood Council will maintain the register and use the contacts

within it to assist in the co-ordination of the collection of Ghost nets.

To register your vessel, please contact Lyn Lambeth on 8981 5194 or email

[email protected] for further information.

Proposed Amendments to the Fisheries Act

The Northern Territory Seafood Council is pleased to see proposed amendments for

the Fisheries Act which aim to simplify licensing arrangements, provide for greater

business security and increased operational flexibility.

All NTSC members should have recently received from NT Fisheries a copy of a

discussion paper outlining proposed amendments to the Territory’s Fisheries Act.

Submissions on the discussion paper close on Wednesday 11th

May 2011.

Copies of the discussion paper can be obtained from the Fisheries website

www.nt.gov.au/d/Fisheries/ or by phoning the Department of Resources on (08) 8999

2144.

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Darwin Harbour Clean-Up 2011

Last year the first ever Darwin Harbour Clean-Up

day was huge success with a great number of

supporters and participants contributing time,

resources, funding and a great deal of effort.

The clean-up was made possible with funding from

the Natural Resource Management Board NT’s

Coastcare Program, through the Australian

Government’s Caring for our Country initiative.

The project was administered and organised by the

Northern Territory Seafood Council and

OceanWatch Australia’s SeaNet Program.

The 2010 Darwin Harbour Clean-Up was held on

July 13 with the assistance of workers and

volunteers from over 20 government, non-

government and private stakeholders.

There were eight land-based sites around Darwin

and on Cox Peninsula, eight boats covering the

waters between Fishermen’s Wharf to East Arm

and 93 people directly involved on the day.

Over two and a half tonnes of rubbish was

collected, including 500 kg of truck tyres from

around the wharf, 300 kg of tangled pearl floats

and rope from East Arm and 17 shopping trolleys

from the water around Fishermen’s Wharf and

along the coast at Coconut Grove.

Also collected were around 1800 plastic drink

bottles and 7600 aluminium cans.

Plans are underway to hold the event again this

year, with a potential date of July 5 and a back-up

date of July 19 in case of bad weather (a necessary

precaution given the number of small boats helping

out on the water).

Want to get involved in the 2011 Darwin

Harbour Marine Clean-Up?

Contact Lyn Lambeth on (08) 8981 5194.

Above: Water Police recover lost buoys as part of marine collection

Above: Fisheries and Rangers sorting the rubbish at Fishermen’s Wharf

Above: Collection of rubbish from shore

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New Training Scholarship Winner

Mr Will Bowman has won one of the 19 highly sought

after positions on the 2011 National Seafood Industry

Leadership Program (NSILP).

Participating in the National Seafood Industry

Leadership Program will equip Mr Bowman with skills,

networks and a whole of industry perspective and

provide him with the opportunity to make a contribution

at an industry, state or national level in the future.

Mr Bowman, Sea Cucumber Scientist, Tasmanian

Seafoods Pty Ltd and Northern Territory Seafood

Council Board member is looking forward to the course

which is held residential style over the next 6 months in

Hobart, Sydney and Canberra.

Jamie Damaso, Support Officer Indigenous Liaison, NT Fisheries will also be

participating in the 2011 course. Previous NT participants include Lyn Lambeth, Peter

Manning, Norm Hedditch, Jethro Gill, Chris Calogeras and Katherine Sarneckis.

For further information on the National Seafood Industry Leadership Program visit the

following website: http://www.ruraltraininginitiatives.com.au/home/NSILP-Portal/

Supporting women and young people in the fishing industry

Grants applications are currently open for activities that will build the leadership and

representative capacity of women and young people involved in primary industries to

strengthen productivity and build rural, regional and remote community resilience to a

changing climate. The Recognising Women Farmers grants and Next Gen Farmers

grants are available to the seafood industry and offer up to $50,000 (GST exclusive).

The grants will support activities which aim to:

build and share knowledge and experience;

develop leadership and management skills;

boost participation in primary industries;

develop skills to contribute more effectively to government and industry

decision making; and

build networks among rural, regional and remote Australians.

These grants are available through the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and

Forestry. For more information or to apply for grant funding visit

www.daff.gov.au/cncb or call 1800 638 746.

Will Bowman 2011 NSILP participant

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The Awards The Northern Territory Seafood Industry Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the following award categories:

Seafood Restaurant Award Seafood Business Award Seafood Industry Producer Award Research and Development Award Seafood Industry Promotion Award Environment Award Seafood Training Award Seafood Industry Icon Award Young Achiever Awards

NT winners will automatically go on to represent the Northern Territory in the Australian Seafood Industry Awards to be held in the Gold Coast.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The gala dinner and awards night attracts some 250 people from throughout the local seafood industry. This one-off opportunity allows you to directly market your business and gain local industry recognition.

To make sure this night continues as a great success, the Northern Territory Seafood Council is seeking award sponsorship. Importantly, award sponsorship will also allow the winners to represent the Northern Territory at the Australian Seafood Industry Awards to be held in the Gold Coast in October 2011.

In addition to showcasing the Northern Territory at a national level, sponsorship for this event offers a great promotional opportunity for your business or organisation.

The NT Gala Ball and Awards was first held in 2005 and is run every two years in conjunction with the Australian seafood industry awards.

Don’t miss this opportunity to effectively advertise your company and support the Northern Territory to be represented at the national awards.

What happens from here?

11th May 2011 Nominations close

6th August 2011 Winners announced at the NT Seafood Industry Gala Ball and Awards night to be held at the Holiday Inn – Esplanade.

25th October 2011 Australian Seafood Industry Awards Night, Gold Coast

www.ntsc.com.au

2011

Northern Territory

Seafood Industry Awards

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Coming Events

Event Date Venue

Barramundi Fishery Management Advisory Committee

10th March 2011 Berrimah Farm

NTSC Board Meeting 11th May 2011 NTSC, conference room

Seafood Services Network Meeting 18th May 2011 Sydney

NTSC Board Meeting 5th August 2011 NTSC, conference room

NT Seafood Gala Ball and Awards Night

6th August 2011 Holiday Inn, Esplanade

Seafood Directions 23 – 25th October 2011 Gold Coast

Australian Seafood Industry Awards 25 October 2011 Gold Coast

NTSC Board Meeting 11th November 2011 NTSC, conference room

NTSC AGM 12th November 2011 TBA